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Bill Perkins

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Bill Perkins
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
New York State Senate District 30
New York City Council District 9
Elections and appointments
Last election

June 22, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

Brown University

Personal
Profession
Senator
Contact

Personal website

Bill Perkins (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 9. Perkins assumed office in 2017. Perkins left office on December 31, 2021.

Perkins (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York City Council to represent District 9. Perkins lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.

Perkins is a former Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 30 from 2007 to 2017.

Perkins sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 13th Congressional District of New York. He withdrew from the race in February 2016.[1][2]

Biography

Perkins earned his B.A. in political science from Brown University in 1972. His professional experience includes being the deputy majority leader for the New York City Council from 1998 to 2006 and the district leader of the New York State Democratic Party.

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Perkins served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Perkins served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perkins served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perkins served on these committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2021

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)

General election

General election for New York City Council District 9

Kristin Richardson Jordan defeated Alpheaus Marcus in the general election for New York City Council District 9 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Kristin Richardson Jordan (D)
 
93.9
 
24,169
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Alpheaus Marcus (R)
 
5.7
 
1,475
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
100

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,744
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 9

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kristin Richardson Jordan in round 13 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,627
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Alpheaus Marcus advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Council District 9.

2017

See also: Municipal elections in New York, New York (2017)

Regular election

New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[3] Incumbent Bill Perkins (D) defeated Tyson-Lord Gray (Liberal), Dianne Mack (Harlem Matters), Jack Royster (R), and Pierre Gooding (Reform) in the general election for the District 9 seat on the New York City Council.

New York City Council, District 9 General Election, 2017
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bill Perkins Incumbent 78.17% 21,832
     Liberal Tyson-Lord Gray 12.94% 3,615
     Harlem Matters Dianne Mack 4.40% 1,230
     Republican Jack Royster 2.46% 687
     Reform Pierre Gooding 1.72% 481
Write-in votes 0.3% 83
Total Votes 27,928
Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 General Certified Election Results," November 28, 2017

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary election for the District 9 seat on the New York City Council.[4]

New York City Council, District 9 Democratic Primary Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Bill Perkins Incumbent 49.87% 7,630
Marvin Holland 19.59% 2,997
Cordell Cleare 17.45% 2,670
Tyson-Lord Gray 8.33% 1,275
Marvin Spruill 2.35% 360
Julius Tajiddin 1.94% 297
Write-in votes 0.46% 71
Total Votes 15,300
Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017

Special election

The following candidates ran in the special election for the District 9 seat on the New York City Council.[5]

New York City Council, District 9 Special Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Bill Perkins 33.95% 3,933
Marvin Holland 18.38% 2,129
Athena Moore 14.81% 1,715
Larry Scott Blackmon 11.84% 1,371
Cordell Cleare 9.51% 1,101
Dawn Simmons 5.15% 596
Charles Cooper 3.05% 353
Todd Stevens 1.59% 184
Caprice Alves 1.49% 173
Write-in votes 0.24% 28
Total Votes 11,583
Source: Board of Elections in the City of New York, "Statement and Return Report for Certification," February 27, 2017

2016

State Senate

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.

Incumbent Bill Perkins defeated Jon Girodes in the New York State Senate District 30 general election.[6][7]

New York State Senate, District 30 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bill Perkins Incumbent 95.27% 113,144
     Republican Jon Girodes 4.73% 5,619
Total Votes 118,763
Source: New York Board of Elections


Incumbent Bill Perkins ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 30 Democratic primary.[8][9]

New York State Senate, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bill Perkins Incumbent (unopposed)

Perkins also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Jon Girodes ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 30 Republican primary.[8][9]

New York State Senate, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jon Girodes  (unopposed)

U.S. House

See also: New York's 13th Congressional District election, 2016

Perkins briefly ran in the 2016 election for the U.S. House to represent New York's 13th District.[1] He dropped out of the race in February 2016.[2]

2014

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Bill Perkins was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jon Girodes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ruben D. Vargas was removed from the ballot before the Democratic primary. Perkins also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Perkins defeated Girodes in the general election.[10][11][12]

New York State Senate District 30, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBill Perkins Incumbent 87.1% 44,971
     None Blank 8.1% 4,188
     Republican Jon Girodes 4.6% 2,388
     None Scattering 0.1% 60
Total Votes 51,607

2012

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012

Bill Perkins ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 30. Perkins ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Perkins was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]

New York State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBill Perkins Incumbent 100% 98,201
Total Votes 98,201

2010

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010

Perkins ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 30. He defeated Basil Smikle in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Donal Yarbrough in the general election.[16][17]

New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 30 (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png

Bill Perkins (D)

56,793
Donal Yarbrough (R) 3,795

2008

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Bill Perkins ran unopposed and won the election for New York State Senate, District 30 with 95,706 votes.[18][19]

Perkins raised $66,648 for his campaign.[20]

New York State Senate, District 30 2008
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png

Bill Perkins (D)

95,706

Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bill Perkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Bill Perkins campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016New York State Senate, District 30Won $37,864 N/A**
2014New York State Senate, District 30Won $30,720 N/A**
2012New York State Senate, District 30Won $50,220 N/A**
2010New York State Senate, District 30Won $304,497 N/A**
2008New York State Senate, District 30Won $66,648 N/A**
2006New York State Senate, District 30Won $192,730 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2016

In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.

Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
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Legislators are scored on their legislative and budget votes as well as sponsorships of bills during the session.


2015


2014


2013


2012


2011

Endorsements

2017

Perkins' campaign endorsements included the following organizations:[21]

  • 32BJ/SEIU
  • NYC Progressive Caucus Alliance

2012

In 2012, Perkins’ endorsements included the following:[22]

  • 32BJ/SEIU

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Perkins and his wife, Pamela Green, have four children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Politico New York, "Bill Perkins declares himself ‘front-runner’ to replace Rangel," October 10, 2015
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Capital New York, "Wright defends housing record as ‘front-runner’ Perkins drops out," February 28, 2016
    3. ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
    4. ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
    5. ↑ Board of Elections of the City of New York, "The Contest List, Special Election 9th Council," February 1, 2017
    6. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
    7. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
    10. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
    11. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
    12. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
    13. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
    14. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
    15. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
    16. ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
    17. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
    18. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
    19. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
    20. ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Bill's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
    21. ↑ Bill Perkins, "News," accessed February 6, 2017
    22. ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012

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